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Since Milberg’s founding in 1965, the firm has recovered more than $50 billion for our clients while prompting meaningful changes in corporate governance.
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$180 Million Settlement – Blessing v. Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
In re Blessing v. Sirius XM Radio, Inc., No. 09-10035 (S.D.N.Y.)This antitrust case stemmed from the 2008 merger of Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. and XM Satellite Holdings, Inc. that created Sirius XM, the nation’s only satellite radio company. The plaintiffs alleged that the merger of the only two U.S. satellite radio providers was an illegal move to eliminate competition and monopolize the satellite radio market. Milberg achieved a settlement for the class valued at $180 million. -
$118+ Million Settlement – Disposable Contact Lens Antitrust Litigation
In re Disposable Contact Lens Antitrust Litigation, 3:15-md-02626 (U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida)Milberg represented indirect purchasers in a class action alleging that defendants conspired to maintain artificially high prices for disposable contact lenses through policies that prevented resale of the subject contact lenses below a minimum price. Settlements exceeded $118 million. -
$178.6 Million Settlement – AK Steel ERISA Class Action
Merkner et al. v. AK Steel Corp., No. 09-423 (S.D. Ohio)Milberg attorneys were part of a team that won a $178.6 million class action settlement for a class of retired workers of the AK Steel Butler Works Plant. Retirees claimed that AK Steel negotiated to reduce their medical benefits without their consent, in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). -
$29.5+ Million Settlement – Dealer Management Systems Antitrust Litigation
Management Systems Antitrust Litigation, MDL 2817 (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois)Milberg is appointed Lead Counsel in this nationwide class action representing car dealerships, in which leading software providers are accused of entering into an unlawful agreement, monopolizing access to auto sales and service data in dealer management software. Milberg attorneys achieved a $29.5 million settlement against one defendant and the case is proceeding against the remaining defendant. -
$600 Million Settlement – Lucent Technologies, Inc. Securities Litigation
In re Lucent Technologies, Inc. Securities Litigation, No. 00-621 (D.N.J.)Milberg served as Co-Lead Counsel in this securities action, which alleged that Lucent and its senior officers misrepresented the demand for Lucent products and improperly recognized hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues. The case settled for $600 million.